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iPass Obtains New Security Technology To Extend Protection To Home PCs
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iPass Obtains New Security Technology To Extend Protection To Home PCs
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. -/11 Oct, 2004 - Wi-Fi Technology News/- As part of its Policy Orchestration initiative, iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS) announced the acquisition of Safe3w, a privately-held Woodbury, NY company that has developed an innovative, patented dynamic device "fingerprinting" technology. When integrated into the iPass connectivity platform, this technology will help ensure that only trusted computers?those devices that are identified and known to the IT department, and protected against identity theft, intrusion, viruses and worms?have access to corporate networks.
iPass will be working to quickly integrate Safe3w technology into its connectivity platform. In the near future, iPass intends to offer new service capabilities to help companies better enforce security on both company-owned remote and mobile computers as well as employee home PCs?every time they touch the Internet.
Along with the recently announced iPass Policy Orchestration initiative, this acquisition of Safe3w extends iPass' leadership from secure global corporate access into the protection of endpoints across Internet connections. Because iPass systems touch every user connection request, iPass services can control the connection state, placing iPass in position to protect workers' computers in accordance with their company's IT policies.
According to the analyst firm IDC, about two-thirds of U.S. employees will be mobile workers by the year 2006. This explosion in the number of mobile workers dramatically increases the need for technologies that protect corporate networks and the remote computers that access them. Because data and resources stored on remote computers are also increasing in value, the danger associated with not keeping these devices secure and up-to-date has reached a critical level.
Safe3w has developed a unique software-based approach that complements iPass' own technology and service roadmap. Integrating the Safe3w technology together with the iPass connectivity platform will allow iPass to deepen computer and network protection by layering device identification and authentication onto the connection process. This new capability will extend endpoint security in a unique and compelling way, allowing access control of mobile users to be based on a combination of three dimensions: who they are; where they are; and now which device they are using.
"The increased productivity of always-on connectivity and enterprise mobility come with inherent security risks," said Ken Denman, CEO of iPass. "The iPass Policy Orchestration initiative is being built to address the remote access security risks facing the enterprise by unifying the operation of multiple security services into a single mobility solution. The innovative technology from Safe3w fits naturally into iPass'. service strategy and should contribute substantial value to customers through integration with our leading solutions."
iPass expects to make services based on Safe3w technology available this quarter to its corporate customers directly and through its diverse array of channel partners. iPass acquired Safe3w in a cash transaction for $8.5 million. Safe3w locations in Woodbury, N.Y. and Herzliya, Israel will become iPass offices.
About iPass
iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS) delivers enterprises simple, secure and manageable connectivity services for mobile workers as they move between office, home, and remote locations. iPass combines its global network of dial-up, Ethernet and the world's largest Wi-Fi footprint with support for campus wireless LANs and home broadband connections to deliver a unified and comprehensive solution. The award-winning iPassConnect? user interface, centralized management, leading security features and powerful policy enforcement make iPass services the choice of hundreds of Global 2000 corporations including Ford Motor Company, John Deere and Mellon Financial. Founded in 1996, iPass is headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif., with offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. www.ipass.com
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